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Friday, April 1, 2011Sector

France has an incredible talent ? for cosmetics!

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Everybody knows that France is a noted authority in cosmetics. The French know-how and the quality of the products are renowned the world over. Often copied but never matched up, the French cosmetic industry has a reputation, which makes it the leader; but for how long? Indeed, we are not alone on the market; competition, more and more active, compels us to be more original and creative. Can our country afford the answer? Maybe this question is partially answered when looking at the 2nd annual contest U’cosmetics held in Guingamp (Brittany) University on March 24, 2011.

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April 01, 2011
U’cosmetics
may be defined by three words: creation, innovation, meetings. The first contest, held in 2010, was a great success. The purpose of this contest is to have students from different courses of study in cosmetics facing up to others, in a good mood, for sure! Their vision and their emerging know-how are emphasized through the creation and development of new ideas for cosmetics: end product or marketing concept. A panel of professionals from the cosmetics industry, formula designers, ingredients suppliers or sub-contractors is the judge of their work. U’cosmetics is also an opportunity for students to have a taste of the real world, thanks to the symposium held at the same time with professionals talking about a specific theme.

Set up and organized by the students of the Guingamp University in collaboration with the University Bretagne Sud in Vannes (Brittany), U’cosmetics is up to now the only national event, which allows for the meeting and comparing of students from different courses of study in cosmetics who are judged by professionals.

Focus on the second contest

After the success of the first contest, students, even more creative, registered en-masse this year. From almost all over France, Universities …

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